Beauty, Photos, Reviews

But I really have to pee!

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Picture this. You’ve noticed that you let your nails and cuticles get a little wild and out of hand (I love a good pun), so you’ve decided to give yourself an at home manicure on a chill weekend afternoon.

Seems easy enough, right?

Well, maybe for you. But it never fails, whenever my nails seem to be wet and I’m trying ever so hard to get them to dry faster I either have an itch where I need my nails, or I have to go pee. Dilemma. Why didn’t I remember to wear my stretchy pants and where is a piece of sandpaper where I can rub my face on to scratch my itch?

Don’t fret, Sally Hansen to the rescue! Was that cheesy? Sorry.dry-and-go-drops

Honestly though, whomever invented quick drying drops whether it be from Seche Vite, or Sally Hansen — I freaking love them.

The Sally Hansen one’s aren’t a brush that you apply over top of your polish to try them. They’re actually in a little bottle with an eye dropper that you squeeze onto your nail.dry-and-go

One drop will do, per nail and you can go on your merry little way in as little as 60 seconds. Yes!Sally-Hansen-dry-and-go

Have you seen them in stores yet? You can buy it now. It retails for $8.95 and is available at select drug and mass retailers across Canada.

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Beauty, Daily, Fashion, Photos, Reviews

Stumped for Mothers Day ideas?

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How many of you out there realize how quickly Mother’s Day is approaching?

I was born on May 7 and Mothers Day always falls on the second Sunday of the month, hence my birthday is never on the special day. Little tidbit there for ya! By the way. This Mother’s Day falls on May 12.

Our mother’s are so important to us, so let’s not let Mother’s Day pass by without showing our heartfelt appreciation for them. Am I right?

Stumped for ideas? Give a handmade gift — something that shows you love her enough to take extra time to create something unique. Or, if you have little patience like I do, there are many more ideas to be found and bought.

Sit down, relax and browse through all these inspirational ideas for Mother’s Day gifts.

Create a decoupage map to tell her how you feel.Love

Have a hip, young Mom who loves fashion? Get her some gold layered necklaces. Nobody hates jewelry, do they?gold layered necklace

Stuck for cash? Go to her house and make her all of her meals for the day.sandwhich

And make her a drink while you’re at it!Boston Cream

Parker IM in a pink lacquer finish? Hey — I’m into stationary and I’d love this.parker-im-pen

To help you out with a Mother’s Day Gift, Parker would like to offer you a Parker IM Pen!Parker-Im-pink-pen

One of you lucky Canadian readers will be winning one of these Parker IM pen in a classic metallic pink lacquer with a satin finish.

Contest only open to Canadian residents. I will draw the name within 24 hours and if the winner does not respond within 48 hours, I will re-draw.

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CrossFit, Daily, FitFluential, Fitness, Health, Photos, Reviews, Running

Got some new kicks

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I was late on the receiving end of these bright kicks (Virratas by Saucony). I got them in the mail three weeks ago and they’re pretty wild and fun, I gotta say! First off, let me tell you that Saucony sent these Virattas to me, so I could review them as part of a FitFluential Campaign. As always, my reviews are honest and to the point. Let’s get to it shall we?

So now that that’s out of the way I thought it was due for a review of them. How’dya like’m on me?Me-wearing-Saucony

I was hesitant on parting with my beloved Nike Free’s for a few weeks while I tried out this minimalist shoe, but I was eager to try them out since they’re a 0mm heel drop, and I haven’t had much experience with barefoot type of shoes before. They’ve definitely caught my eye since more and more people seem to be wearing minimalist running shoes.

The barefoot running shoe like the Virrata is a natural and versatile way to run. But be careful… Saucony-Virrata-sole

If you’re not used to minimal shoes (and my Nike’s are pretty minimal but not quite as much as the Virratas) you may experience calf pain, or shin splints — especially if you’re a heel striker. Zero drop shoes encourages a midfoot strike, which luckily I already have and didn’t realize until I got a running coach. Hooray midfoot strikers!saucony

The fit of the Virrata is on the narrow side, but I don’t have a super wide/super narrow foot by any means so the overall feeling of the sneakers suit my 8.5 foot a bit narrower than I’m used to, but not uncomfortable.

My Boyfriend runs in the Kinvara’s (red one’s on bottom) that he just bought while down in the states training for his upcoming Ironman Triathlons this year. They’re a very similar shoe to the Virratas. Pretty colorful collection we’ve got going on, eh?sneakersWe’re a shoe-lovin’ fit fam. :)

I’m not a regular runner, I admit. But whenever the feeling strikes (ha!), I like to do my regular 6km run to test them out.Lace-up-SauconyI’ve worn them both outside running and to a number of CrossFit WODs. In fact, when I wore my Nike’s one day and switched immediately over to the Saucony’s, that’s when I noticed the most difference. The Saucony’s were incredibly lighter and airy feeling on my feet. Get this — I felt like I had cushiony socks on, minus the lacing up bit. But it felt pretty great.

Virrata features:

  • 0mm heel drop
  • Seamless fit which limits friction
  • Keeps your feet moving in a natural foot strike

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What I liked about the Saucony Virratas:

  • The weightless feeling on my feet
  • Didn’t receive any foot fatigue
  • Love the flexible platform
  • Ample cushioning on my feet
  • They run true to size

What I didn’t like:

  • The color scheme which is easily changed from swapping out the laces.

So far, they receive two thumbs up from me!Thanks Saucony, and FitFluential!Happy-Runner

What kind of miles do you put on your sneakers? 

Have you ever worn a minimalist shoe?

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